Job Description

Flint House Police Rehabilitation

is a registered Charity mainly funded by donations from those in the police service. It provides physical rehabilitation and mental health support to members of the police service and retired police officers. The Charity operates a residential programme for 100+ patients every week and has been providing care to the police service since 1890.

Supporting the CFO in the day to day financial management of the Charity and working alongside the Finance Assistant this role combines robust financial management along with payroll operations, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the Charity's payroll processes. This generalist role also includes overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts, statutory financial statements, forecast and budgets, quarterly VAT returns, and other statutory returns, including co-ordinating the annual external audit. This role is central to ensuring the Charity's financial and payroll systems operate seamlessly, maintaining compliance while delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Principal Accountabilities

Financial Management

Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts. Ensure financial records comply with accepted policies and procedures, and all reporting deadlines are met. Prepare financial management reports and ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes. Contribute to the planning and production of annual statutory accounts, working closely with external auditors.

Compliance and Taxation

Oversee statutory returns for VAT, Partial Exemption, and other compliance schemes, ensuring adherence to tax regulations and meeting all deadlines. Keep updated with changes in accounting and tax legislation affecting the charity sector, implementing necessary changes as required.

Budgeting and Strategic Analysis

Manage and support budget and forecast activities, analysing financial operations, including revenue, expenditure trends, and financial commitments. Regularly report on key performance indicators and recommend strategies for efficient resource use and process improvement.

Payroll Management

Prepare and run the monthly payroll process, ensuring deadlines are met, and pay, pensions, and statutory deductions (e.g., tax, NI) are accurate and compliant with regulations. Maintain and update SAGE Payroll systems, guaranteeing timely and correct payments to employees and external bodies such as HMRC. Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related queries, offering excellent support to employees and stakeholders. Regularly review payroll processes to identify and implement improvements, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

System and Process Development

Support the development and maintenance of finance systems, improving accounting controls and reconciliation processes to ensure data integrity. Proactively review and enhance processes related to payroll, accounting systems, and internal controls.

Other Responsibilities

Support the CFO in treasury functions and deputize for them as necessary. Provide training and guidance to both finance and non-finance colleagues. Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Qualified Accountant with a strong background in payroll management. Advanced spreadsheet skills and ability to develop robust financial models. Demonstrated experience in managing monthly payroll processes and handling confidential information appropriately. Proficiency in preparing management accounts, financial statements, forecasts, and budgets. Strong communication skills to present financial information and deliver training effectively. Demonstrated expertise in financial and payroll systems

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

Familiarity with SAGE Payroll and Sage Line 50 packages. Understanding of regulatory requirements and governance within the charity sector. Previous experience with Direct Debit Schemes, Large Donor Programs, and Gift Aid.

Benefits

36 days Annual Leave increasing with service Benefits plan Life insurance Cycle to work scheme Company pension Enhanced Sick pay Meals onsite Free parking Onsite gym access

No agencies please.

We are not able to provide Visa Sponsorship.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing as we receive high calibre candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reading RG8 0LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Due to our location and no access to public transport, you will be required to drive to the site. Do you have own transport and can drive to work?
Experience:

payroll: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person